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He Q, Liao Y, Zhang H, Sun W, Zhou W, Lin J, Zhang T, Xie S, Wu H, Han J, Zhang Y, Wei W, Li C, Hong Y, Shen W, Ouyang H. Gel microspheres enhance the stemness of ADSCs by regulating cell-ECM interaction. Biomaterials 2024; 309:122616. [PMID: 38776592 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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The gel microsphere culture system (GMCS) showed various advantages for mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) expansion and delivery, such as high specific surface area, small and regular shape, extensive adjustability, and biomimetic properties. Although various technologies and materials have been developed to promote the development of gel microspheres, the differences in the biological status of MSCs between the GMCS and the traditional Petri dish culture system (PDCS) are still unknown, hindering gel microspheres from becoming a culture system as widely used as petri dishes. In the previous study, an excellent "all-in-one" GMCS has been established for the expansion of human adipose-derived MSCs (hADSCs), which showed convenient cell culture operation. Here, we performed transcriptome and proteome sequencing on hADSCs cultured on the "all-in-one" GMCS and the PDCS. We found that hADSCs cultured in the GMCS kept in an undifferentiation status with a high stemness index, whose transcriptome profile is closer to the adipose progenitor cells (APCs) in vivo than those cultured in the PDCS. Further, the high stemness status of hADSCs in the GMCS was maintained through regulating cell-ECM interaction. For application, bilayer scaffolds were constructed by osteo- and chondro-differentiation of hADSCs cultured in the GMCS and the PDCS. The effect of osteochondral regeneration of the bilayer scaffolds in the GMCS group was better than that in the PDCS group. This study revealed the high stemness and excellent functionality of MSCs cultured in the GMCS, which promoted the application of gel microspheres in cell culture and tissue regeneration.
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- Qiulin He
- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Westlake Laboratory of Life Sciences and Biomedicine, School of Life Sciences, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310024, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China.
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- Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Dr. Li Dak Sum & Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Haining, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China.
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Bian S, Hu X, Zhu H, Du W, Wang C, Wang L, Hao L, Xiang Y, Meng F, Hu C, Wu Z, Wang J, Pan X, Guan M, Lu WW, Zhao X. 3D Bioprinting of Artificial Skin Substitute with Improved Mechanical Property and Regulated Cell Behavior through Integrating Patterned Nanofibrous Films. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 38941540 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c04088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has advantages for constructing artificial skin tissues in replicating the structures and functions of native skin. Although many studies have presented improved effect of printing skin substitutes in wound healing, using hydrogel inks to fabricate 3D bioprinting architectures with complicated structures, mimicking mechanical properties, and appropriate cellular environments is still challenging. Inspired by collagen nanofibers withstanding stress and regulating cell behavior, a patterned nanofibrous film was introduced to the printed hydrogel scaffold to fabricate a composite artificial skin substitute (CASS). The artificial dermis was printed using gelatin-hyaluronan hybrid hydrogels containing human dermal fibroblasts with gradient porosity and integrated with patterned nanofibrous films simultaneously, while the artificial epidermis was formed by seeding human keratinocytes upon the dermis. The collagen-mimicking nanofibrous film effectively improved the tensile strength and fracture resistance of the CASS, making it sewable for firm implantation into skin defects. Meanwhile, the patterned nanofibrous film also provided the biological cues to guide cell behavior. Consequently, CASS could effectively accelerate the regeneration of large-area skin defects in mouse and pig models by promoting re-epithelialization and collagen deposition. This research developed an effective strategy to prepare composite bioprinting architectures for enhancing mechanical property and regulating cell behavior, and CASS could be a promising skin substitute for treating large-area skin defects.
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- Shaoquan Bian
- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100035, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100035, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Translation and Regenerative Medicine, People's Hospital of Baoan District, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518101, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Institute of Clinical Translation and Regenerative Medicine, People's Hospital of Baoan District, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518101, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China
- Materials Innovation Institute for Life Sciences and Energy, The University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation, Shenzhen 518057, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Zhu T, Hu Y, Cui H, Cui H. 3D Multispheroid Assembly Strategies towards Tissue Engineering and Disease Modeling. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400957. [PMID: 38924326 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Cell spheroids (esp. organoids) as 3D culture platforms are popular models for representing cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix (ECM) interactions, bridging the gap between 2D cell cultures and natural tissues. 3D cell models with spatially organized multiple cell types are preferred for gaining comprehensive insights into tissue pathophysiology and constructing in vitro tissues and disease models because of the complexities of natural tissues. In recent years, an assembly strategy using cell spheroids (or organoids) as living building blocks has been developed to construct complex 3D tissue models with spatial organization. Here, a comprehensive overview of recent advances in multispheroid assembly studies is provided. The different mechanisms of the multispheroid assembly techniques, i.e., automated directed assembly, noncontact remote assembly, and programmed self-assembly, are introduced. The processing steps, advantages, and technical limitations of the existing methodologies are summarized. Applications of the multispheroid assembly strategies in disease modeling, drug screening, tissue engineering, and organogenesis are reviewed. Finally, this review concludes by emphasizing persistent issues and future perspectives, encouraging researchers to adopt multispheroid assembly techniques for generating advanced 3D cell models that better resemble real tissues.
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- Tong Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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Wang J, Yang X, Xu M, Liu H, Liu L, Tan Z. Distinct cellular microenvironment with cytotypic effects regulates orderly regeneration of vascular tissues. Mater Today Bio 2024; 26:101033. [PMID: 38533377 PMCID: PMC10963652 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Regeneration of the architecturally complex blood vascular system requires precise temporal and spatial control of cell behaviours. Additional components must be integrated into the structure to achieve clinical success for in situ tissue engineering. Consequently, this study proposed a universal method for including any substrate type in vascular cell extracellular matrices (VCEM) via regulating selective adhesion to promote vascular tissue regeneration. The results uncovered that the VCEM worked as cell adhesion substrates, exhibited cell type specificity, and functioned as an address signal for recognition by vascular cells, which resulted in matching with the determined cells. The qPCR and immunofluorescence results revealed that a cell type-specific VCEM could be designed to promote or inhibit cell adhesion, consistenting with the expression patterns of eyes absent 3 (Eya3). In addition, a 3D vascular graft combined with VCEM which could recapitulate the vascular cell-like microenvironment was fabricated. The vascular graft revealed a prospective role for cellular microenvironment in the establishment of vascular cell distribution and tissue architecture, and potentiated the orderly regeneration and functional recovery of vascular tissues in vivo. The findings demonstrate that differential adhesion between cell types due to the cellular microenvironment is sufficient to drive the complex assembly of engineered blood vessel functional units, and underlies hierarchical organization during vascular regeneration.
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- Jian Wang
- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- Institute of Shenzhen, Hunan University Shenzhen, 518000, China
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- Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University), Shenzhen, 518028, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou, 511300, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou, 511300, China
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- Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University), Shenzhen, 518028, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- Institute of Shenzhen, Hunan University Shenzhen, 518000, China
- Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou, 511300, China
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Lv X, Zhao N, Long S, Wang G, Ran X, Gao J, Wang J, Wang T. 3D skin bioprinting as promising therapeutic strategy for radiation-associated skin injuries. Wound Repair Regen 2024; 32:217-228. [PMID: 38602068 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.13181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Both cutaneous radiation injury and radiation combined injury (RCI) could have serious skin traumas, which are collectively referred to as radiation-associated skin injuries in this paper. These two types of skin injuries require special managements of wounds, and the therapeutic effects still need to be further improved. Cutaneous radiation injuries are common in both radiotherapy patients and victims of radioactive source accidents, which could lead to skin necrosis and ulcers in serious conditions. At present, there are still many challenges in management of cutaneous radiation injuries including early diagnosis, lesion assessment, and treatment prognosis. Radiation combined injuries are special and important issues in severe nuclear accidents, which often accompanied by serious skin traumas. Mass victims of RCI would be the focus of public health concern. Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting, as a versatile and favourable technique, offers effective approaches to fabricate biomimetic architectures with bioactivity, which provides potentials for resolve the challenges in treating radiation-associated skin injuries. Combining with the cutting-edge advances in 3D skin bioprinting, the authors analyse the damage characteristics of skin wounds in both cutaneous radiation injury and RCI and look forward to the potential value of 3D skin bioprinting for the treatments of radiation-associated skin injuries.
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- Xiaofan Lv
- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Institute of Combined Injury, School of Preventive Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Institute of Combined Injury, School of Preventive Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Institute of Materia Medica and Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Institute of Combined Injury, School of Preventive Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Institute of Combined Injury, School of Preventive Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Institute of Combined Injury, School of Preventive Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Institute of Combined Injury, School of Preventive Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Institute of Combined Injury, School of Preventive Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Institute of Combined Injury, School of Preventive Military Medicine, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, China
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Kondej K, Zawrzykraj M, Czerwiec K, Deptuła M, Tymińska A, Pikuła M. Bioengineering Skin Substitutes for Wound Management-Perspectives and Challenges. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3702. [PMID: 38612513 PMCID: PMC11011330 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Non-healing wounds and skin losses constitute significant challenges for modern medicine and pharmacology. Conventional methods of wound treatment are effective in basic healthcare; however, they are insufficient in managing chronic wound and large skin defects, so novel, alternative methods of therapy are sought. Among the potentially innovative procedures, the use of skin substitutes may be a promising therapeutic method. Skin substitutes are a heterogeneous group of materials that are used to heal and close wounds and temporarily or permanently fulfill the functions of the skin. Classification can be based on the structure or type (biological and synthetic). Simple constructs (class I) have been widely researched over the years, and can be used in burns and ulcers. More complex substitutes (class II and III) are still studied, but these may be utilized in patients with deep skin defects. In addition, 3D bioprinting is a rapidly developing method used to create advanced skin constructs and their appendages. The aforementioned therapies represent an opportunity for treating patients with diabetic foot ulcers or deep skin burns. Despite these significant developments, further clinical trials are needed to allow the use skin substitutes in the personalized treatment of chronic wounds.
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- Karolina Kondej
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-214 Gdansk, Poland;
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211 Gdansk, Poland; (M.Z.); (K.C.)
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- Department of Clinical Anatomy, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211 Gdansk, Poland; (M.Z.); (K.C.)
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- Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Embryology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211 Gdansk, Poland; (M.D.); (A.T.)
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- Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Embryology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211 Gdansk, Poland; (M.D.); (A.T.)
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- Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Embryology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211 Gdansk, Poland; (M.D.); (A.T.)
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Huang G, Zhao Y, Chen D, Wei L, Hu Z, Li J, Zhou X, Yang B, Chen Z. Applications, advancements, and challenges of 3D bioprinting in organ transplantation. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:1425-1448. [PMID: 38374788 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01934a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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To date, organ transplantation remains an effective method for treating end-stage diseases of various organs. In recent years, despite the continuous development of organ transplantation technology, a variety of problems restricting its progress have emerged one after another, and the shortage of donors is at the top of the list. Bioprinting is a very useful tool that has huge application potential in many fields of life science and biotechnology, among which its use in medicine occupies a large area. With the development of bioprinting, advances in medicine have focused on printing cells and tissues for tissue regeneration and reconstruction of viable human organs, such as the heart, kidneys, and bones. In recent years, with the development of organ transplantation, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has played an increasingly important role in this field, giving rise to many unsolved problems, including a shortage of organ donors. This review respectively introduces the development of 3D bioprinting as well as its working principles and main applications in the medical field, especially in the applications, and advancements and challenges of 3D bioprinting in organ transplantation. With the continuous update and progress of printing technology and its deeper integration with the medical field, many obstacles will have new solutions, including tissue repair and regeneration, organ reconstruction, etc., especially in the field of organ transplantation. 3D printing technology will provide a better solution to the problem of donor shortage.
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- Guobin Huang
- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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- Institute of Organ Transplantation, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education; NHC Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation; Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, China.
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Tan Y, Zhang M, Kong Y, Zhang F, Wang Y, Huang Y, Song W, Li Z, Hou L, Liang L, Guo X, Liu Q, Feng Y, Zhang C, Fu X, Huang S. Fibroblasts and endothelial cells interplay drives hypertrophic scar formation: Insights from in vitro and in vivo models. Bioeng Transl Med 2024; 9:e10630. [PMID: 38435816 PMCID: PMC10905555 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Hypertrophic scar formation is influenced by the intricate interplay between fibroblasts and endothelial cells. In this study, we investigated this relationship using in vitro and in vivo models. Clinical observations revealed distinct morphological changes and increased vascularity at pathological scar sites. Further analysis using OCTA, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence confirmed the involvement of angiogenesis in scar formation. Our indirect co-culture systems demonstrated that endothelial cells enhance the proliferation and migration of fibroblasts through the secretion of cytokines including VEGF, PDGF, bFGF, and TGF-β. Additionally, a suspended co-culture multicellular spheroid model revealed molecular-level changes associated with extracellular matrix remodeling, cellular behaviors, inflammatory response, and pro-angiogenic activity. Furthermore, KEGG pathway analysis identified the involvement of TGF-β, IL-17, Wnt, Notch, PI3K-Akt, and MAPK pathways in regulating fibroblasts activity. These findings underscore the critical role of fibroblasts-endothelial cells crosstalk in scar formation and provide potential targets for therapeutic intervention. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying this interplay holds promise for the development of innovative approaches to treat tissue injuries and diseases.
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- Yaxin Tan
- College of GraduateTianjin Medical UniversityTianjinPR China
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- College of GraduateTianjin Medical UniversityTianjinPR China
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- College of GraduateTianjin Medical UniversityTianjinPR China
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration Affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research DepartmentPLA General Hospital and PLA Medical CollegeBeijingPR China
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Zhao LM, Da LC, Wang R, Wang L, Jiang YL, Zhang XZ, Li YX, Lei XX, Song YT, Zou CY, Huang LP, Zhang WQ, Zhang QY, Li QJ, Nie R, Zhang Y, Liang Y, Li-Ling J, Xie HQ. Promotion of uterine reconstruction by a tissue-engineered uterus with biomimetic structure and extracellular matrix microenvironment. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadi6488. [PMID: 37967178 PMCID: PMC10651121 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi6488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
Abstract
The recurrence rate for severe intrauterine adhesions is as high as 60%, and there is still lack of effective prevention and treatment. Inspired by the nature of uterus, we have developed a bilayer scaffold (ECM-SPS) with biomimetic heterogeneous features and extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment of the uterus. As proved by subtotal uterine reconstruction experiments, the mechanical and antiadhesion properties of the bilayer scaffold could meet the requirement for uterine repair. With the modification with tissue-specific cell-derived ECM, the ECM-SPS had the ECM microenvironment signatures of both the endometrium and myometrium and exhibited the property of inducing stem cell-directed differentiation. Furthermore, the ECM-SPS has recruited more endogenous stem cells to promote endometrial regeneration at the initial stage of repair, which was accompanied by more smooth muscle regeneration and a higher pregnancy rate. The reconstructed uterus could also sustain normal pregnancy and live birth. The ECM-SPS may thereby provide a potential treatment for women with severe intrauterine adhesions.
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- Long-mei Zhao
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
- Frontier Medical Center, Tianfu Jincheng Laboratory, Chengdu, Sichuan 610212, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
- Reproductive Center of Fujian Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350001, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Research Core Facility of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Research Core Facility of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Center of Medical Genetics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, Laboratory of Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
- Frontier Medical Center, Tianfu Jincheng Laboratory, Chengdu, Sichuan 610212, China
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Lin X, Sun L, Lu M, Zhao Y. Biomimetic Gland Models with Engineered Stratagems. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2023; 6:0232. [PMID: 37719047 PMCID: PMC10503994 DOI: 10.34133/research.0232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
Abstract
As extensively distributed tissues throughout the human body, glands play a critical role in various physiological processes. Therefore, the construction of biomimetic gland models in vitro has aroused great interest in multiple disciplines. In the biological field, the researchers focus on optimizing the cell sources and culture techniques to reconstruct the specific structures and functions of glands, such as the emergence of organoid technology. From the perspective of biomedical engineering, the generation of biomimetic gland models depends on the combination of engineered scaffolds and microfluidics, to mimic the in vivo environment of glandular tissues. These engineered stratagems endowed gland models with more biomimetic features, as well as a wide range of application prospects. In this review, we first describe the biomimetic strategies for constructing different in vitro gland models, focusing on the role of microfluidics in promoting the structure and function development of biomimetic glands. After summarizing several common in vitro models of endocrine and exocrine glands, the applications of gland models in disease modelling, drug screening, regenerative medicine, and personalized medicine are enumerated. Finally, we conclude the current challenges and our perspective of these biomimetic gland models.
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- Xiang Lin
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering,
Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health),
Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325001, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering,
Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering,
Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering,
Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health),
Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325001, China
- Southeast University Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen 518071, China
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Hong ZX, Zhu ST, Li H, Luo JZ, Yang Y, An Y, Wang X, Wang K. Bioengineered skin organoids: from development to applications. Mil Med Res 2023; 10:40. [PMID: 37605220 PMCID: PMC10463602 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-023-00475-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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Significant advancements have been made in recent years in the development of highly sophisticated skin organoids. Serving as three-dimensional models that mimic human skin, these organoids have evolved into complex structures and are increasingly recognized as effective alternatives to traditional culture models and human skin due to their ability to overcome the limitations of two-dimensional systems and ethical concerns. The inherent plasticity of skin organoids allows for their construction into physiological and pathological models, enabling the study of skin development and dynamic changes. This review provides an overview of the pivotal work in the progression from 3D layered epidermis to cyst-like skin organoids with appendages. Furthermore, it highlights the latest advancements in organoid construction facilitated by state-of-the-art engineering techniques, such as 3D printing and microfluidic devices. The review also summarizes and discusses the diverse applications of skin organoids in developmental biology, disease modelling, regenerative medicine, and personalized medicine, while considering their prospects and limitations.
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- Zi-Xuan Hong
- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, 213000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- Clinical Stem Cell Research Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China.
- Clinical Stem Cell Research Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease, Fuwai Hospital, Beijing, 100037, China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Metabolic Disorder Related Cardiovascular Disease, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China.
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Wang Y, Zhang F, Yao B, Hou L, Li Z, Song W, Kong Y, Tan Y, Fu X, Huang S. Notch4 participates in mesenchymal stem cell-induced differentiation in 3D-printed matrix and is implicated in eccrine sweat gland morphogenesis. BURNS & TRAUMA 2023; 11:tkad032. [PMID: 37397510 PMCID: PMC10309082 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkad032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Background Eccrine sweat gland (SG) plays a crucial role in thermoregulation but exhibits very limited regenerative potential. Although SG lineage-restricted niches dominate SG morphogenesis and benefit SG regeneration, rebuilding niches in vivo is challenging for stem cell therapeutic applications. Hence, we attempted to screen and tune the critical niche-responding genes that dually respond to both biochemical and structural cues, which might be a promising strategy for SG regeneration. Methods An artificial SG lineage-restricted niche consisting of mouse plantar dermis homogenates (i.e. biochemical cues) and 3D architecture (i.e. structural cues) was built in vitro by using an extrusion-based 3D bioprinting approach. Mouse bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were then differentiated into the induced SG cells in the artificial SG lineage-restricted niche. To decouple biochemical cues from structural cues, the transcriptional changes aroused by pure biochemical cues, pure structural cues and synergistic effects of both cues were analyzed pairwise, respectively. Notably, only niche-dual-responding genes that are differentially expressed in response to both biochemical and structural cues and participate in switching MSC fates towards SG lineage were screened out. Validations in vitro and in vivo were respectively conducted by inhibiting or activating the candidate niche-dual-responding gene(s) to explore the consequent effects on SG differentiation. Results Notch4 is one of the niche-dual-responding genes that enhanced MSC stemness and promoted SG differentiation in 3D-printed matrix in vitro. Furthermore, inhibiting Notch4 specifically reduced keratin 19-positive epidermal stem cells and keratin 14-positive SG progenitor cells, thus further delaying embryonic SG morphogenesis in vivo. Conclusions Notch4 not only participates in mouse MSC-induced SG differentiation in vitro but is also implicated in mouse eccrine SG morphogenesis in vivo.
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, 4 Chongshan East Road, Shenyang, 110032, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing, 100853, P. R. China
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- College of Graduate, Tianjin Medical University, 22 Qi Xiang Tai Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300070, P.R. China
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- Correspondence. Xiaobing Fu, ; Sha Huang,
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Liang L, Li Z, Yao B, Enhe J, Song W, Zhang C, Zhu P, Huang S. Extrusion bioprinting of cellular aggregates improves mesenchymal stem cell proliferation and differentiation. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 149:213369. [PMID: 37058781 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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3D extrusion bioprinting brings the prospect of stem cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine. These bioprinted stem cells are expected to proliferate and differentiate to form the desired organoids into 3D structures, which is critical for complex tissue construction. However, this strategy is hampered by low reproducible cell number and viability, and organoid immaturity due to incomplete differentiation of stem cells. Hence, we apply a novel extrusion-based bioprinting process with cellular aggregates (CA) bioink, in which the encapsulated cells are precultured in hydrogels to undergo aggregation. In this study, alginate-gelatin-collagen (Alg-Gel-Col) hydrogel containing mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were precultured for 48 h to form CA bioink and resulted in high cell viability and printing fidelity. Meanwhile, MSCs in CA bioink showed high proliferation, stemness and lipogenic differentiative potential in contrast to that in single cell (SC) bioink and hanging drop cell spheroid (HDCS) bioink, which indicated the considerable potential for complex tissue construction. In addition, the printability and efficacy of human umbilical cord MSCs (hUC-MSCs) were further confirmed the translational potential of this novel bioprinting method.
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- Liting Liang
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China; Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510100, China; School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Institute of Basic Medical Research, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, 94 Wei Jing Road, Tianjin 300071, PR China
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- Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510100, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis, Targeted Prevention and Treatment of Heart Disease, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510100, China.
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China.
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Wang Y, Huang N, Yang Z. Revealing the Role of Zinc Ions in Atherosclerosis Therapy via an Engineered Three-Dimensional Pathological Model. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2300475. [PMID: 37092571 PMCID: PMC10288231 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202300475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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An incomplete understanding of the cellular functions and underlying mechanisms of zinc ions released from zinc-based stents in atherosclerosis (AS) therapy is one of the major obstacles to their clinical translation. The existing evaluation methodology using cell monolayers has limitations on accurate results due to the lack of vascular architectures and pathological features. Herein, the authors propose a 3D biomimetic AS model based on a multi-layer vascular structure comprising endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells with hyperlipidemic surroundings and inflammatory stimulations as AS-prone biochemical conditions to explore the biological functions of zinc ions in AS therapy. Concentration-dependent biphasic effects of zinc ions on cell growth are observed both in cell monolayers and 3D AS models. Nevertheless, the cells within 3D AS model exhibit more accurate biological assessments of the zinc ions, as evidenced by augmented pathological features and significantly higher half-maximal inhibitory concentration values against zinc ions. Based on such a developed 3D biomimetic AS model, the inhibitory effects on the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis, significantly influenced biological processes like cell motility, proliferation, and adhesion, and several potential bio-targets of zinc ions of cells are revealed.
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- Ying Wang
- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Smart Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineThe Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical UniversityDongguan523059P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiac Function and MicrocirculationGuangzhou510080P. R. China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Smart Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineThe Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical UniversityDongguan523059P. R. China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Smart Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineThe Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical UniversityDongguan523059P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiac Function and MicrocirculationGuangzhou510080P. R. China
- Department of CardiologyThird People's Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong UniversityChengdu610031P. R. China
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Jirigala E, Yao B, Li Z, Zhang YJ, Zhang C, Liang LT, Zhang FL, Yuan XY, Duan XL, Song W, Zhang MD, Kong Y, Fu XB, Huang S. In situ forming injectable MSC-loaded GelMA hydrogels combined with PD for vascularized sweat gland regeneration. Mil Med Res 2023; 10:17. [PMID: 37095579 PMCID: PMC10127362 DOI: 10.1186/s40779-023-00456-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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- Enhe Jirigala
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing, 100048, China
- Institute of Basic Medical Research, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010110, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing, 100048, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing, 100048, China.
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing, 100048, China.
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Yuan X, Duan X, Enhejirigala, Li Z, Yao B, Song W, Wang Y, Kong Y, Zhu S, Zhang F, Liang L, Zhang M, Zhang C, Kong D, Zhu M, Huang S, Fu X. Reciprocal interaction between vascular niche and sweat gland promotes sweat gland regeneration. Bioact Mater 2023; 21:340-357. [PMID: 36185745 PMCID: PMC9483744 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Li M, Sun L, Liu Z, Shen Z, Cao Y, Han L, Sang S, Wang J. 3D bioprinting of heterogeneous tissue-engineered skin containing human dermal fibroblasts and keratinocytes. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:2461-2477. [PMID: 36762551 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm02092k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) printed skin substitutes have great potential for wound healing. However, current 3D printed skin models are limited in simulating heterogeneity and complexity of skin tissue due to the lack of customized bioinks optimized for different skin layers. Herein, different gelatin methacrylate (GelMA)/nano-cellulose (BNC) bioink formulations were used to develop heterogeneous tissue-engineered skin (HTS) containing layers of fibroblast networks with larger pores, basal layers with smaller pores, and multilayered keratinocytes. The results revealed that the 10%GelMA/0.3%BNC bioink was better to model bioprinted dermis due to its high printability and cell-friendly sparse microenvironment. Additionally, the 10%GelMA/1.5%BNC bioink as the basal layer presented a dense network and sufficient material stiffness to support the establishment of keratinocyte confluent monolayers. The HTS not only had the ability to remodel the extracellular matrix but also supported epidermis reconstruction and stratification in vitro, with the epidermal thickness growing to 80 μm after 14 days. Furthermore, the full-thickness wound healing experiments demonstrated that the HTS promoted granulation tissue regeneration and improved wound healing quality. The generated skin of the HTS group had hair follicles and early-stage rete ridge structures, which were similar to normal skin in vivo. The HTS may deliver effective skin grafts for future clinical treatments.
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- Meng Li
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors & Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China.
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors & Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China. .,Key Lab of Advanced Transducers and Intelligent Control System of the Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors & Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China. .,Key Lab of Advanced Transducers and Intelligent Control System of the Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors & Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China. .,Shanxi Research Institute of 6D Artificial Intelligence Biomedical Science, Taiyuan, 030031, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors & Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China. .,Shanxi Research Institute of 6D Artificial Intelligence Biomedical Science, Taiyuan, 030031, PR China.,College of Information Science and Engineering, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, 075000, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors & Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China. .,Shanxi Research Institute of 6D Artificial Intelligence Biomedical Science, Taiyuan, 030031, PR China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Micro Nano Sensors & Artificial Intelligence Perception, College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China. .,Key Lab of Advanced Transducers and Intelligent Control System of the Ministry of Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, PR China
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- General Hospital of TISCO, North Street, Xinghualing District, Taiyuan 030809, PR China.
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Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells in Three-Dimensional Cell Culture: Ion Homeostasis and Ouabain-Induced Apoptosis. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11020301. [PMID: 36830836 PMCID: PMC9953635 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11020301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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This study describes the changes in ion homeostasis of human endometrial mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (eMSCs) during the formation of three-dimensional (3D) cell structures (spheroids) and investigates the conditions for apoptosis induction in 3D eMSCs. Detached from the monolayer culture, (2D) eMSCs accumulate Na+ and have dissipated transmembrane ion gradients, while in compact spheroids, eMSCs restore the lower Na+ content and the high K/Na ratio characteristic of functionally active cells. Organized as spheroids, eMSCs are non-proliferating cells with an active Na/K pump and a lower K+ content per g cell protein, which is typical for quiescent cells and a mean lower water content (lower hydration) in 3D eMSCs. Further, eMSCs in spheroids were used to evaluate the role of K+ depletion and cellular signaling context in the induction of apoptosis. In both 2D and 3D eMSCs, treatment with ouabain (1 µM) results in inhibition of pump-mediated K+ uptake and severe K+ depletion as well as disruption of the mitochondrial membrane potential. In 3D eMSCs (but not in 2D eMSCs), ouabain initiates apoptosis via the mitochondrial pathway. It is concluded that, when blocking the Na/K pump, cardiac glycosides prime mitochondria to apoptosis, and whether a cell enters the apoptotic pathway depends on the cell-specific signaling context, which includes the type of apoptotic protein expressed.
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Zhang M, Zhang C, Li Z, Fu X, Huang S. Advances in 3D skin bioprinting for wound healing and disease modeling. Regen Biomater 2022; 10:rbac105. [PMID: 36683757 PMCID: PMC9845530 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbac105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Even with many advances in design strategies over the past three decades, an enormous gap remains between existing tissue engineering skin and natural skin. Currently available in vitro skin models still cannot replicate the three-dimensionality and heterogeneity of the dermal microenvironment sufficiently to recapitulate many of the known characteristics of skin disorder or disease in vivo. Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting enables precise control over multiple compositions, spatial distributions and architectural complexity, therefore offering hope for filling the gap of structure and function between natural and artificial skin. Our understanding of wound healing process and skin disease would thus be boosted by the development of in vitro models that could more completely capture the heterogeneous features of skin biology. Here, we provide an overview of recent advances in 3D skin bioprinting, as well as design concepts of cells and bioinks suitable for the bioprinting process. We focus on the applications of this technology for engineering physiological or pathological skin model, focusing more specifically on the function of skin appendages and vasculature. We conclude with current challenges and the technical perspective for further development of 3D skin bioprinting.
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, China,School of Medicine, Nankai University, 94 Wei Jing Road, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Correspondence address. Tel: +86-10-66867384, E-mail:
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Biopolymer-Based Wound Dressings with Biochemical Cues for Cell-Instructive Wound Repair. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245371. [PMID: 36559739 PMCID: PMC9783382 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Regenerative medicine is an active research sphere that focuses on the repair, regeneration, and replacement of damaged tissues and organs. A plethora of innovative wound dressings and skin substitutes have been developed to treat cutaneous wounds and are aimed at reducing the length or need for a hospital stay. The inception of biomaterials with the ability to interact with cells and direct them toward desired lineages has brought about innovative designs in wound healing and tissue engineering. This cellular engagement is achieved by cell cues that can be biochemical or biophysical in nature. In effect, these cues seep into innate repair pathways, cause downstream cell behaviours and, ultimately, lead to advantageous healing. This review will focus on biomolecules with encoded biomimetic, instructive prompts that elicit desired cellular domino effects to achieve advanced wound repair. The wound healing dressings covered in this review are based on functionalized biopolymeric materials. While both biophysical and biochemical cues are vital for advanced wound healing applications, focus will be placed on biochemical cues and in vivo or clinical trial applications. The biochemical cues aforementioned will include peptide therapy, collagen matrices, cell-based therapy, decellularized matrices, platelet-rich plasma, and biometals.
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Cao D, Ding J. Recent advances in regenerative biomaterials. Regen Biomater 2022; 9:rbac098. [PMID: 36518879 PMCID: PMC9745784 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbac098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Nowadays, biomaterials have evolved from the inert supports or functional substitutes to the bioactive materials able to trigger or promote the regenerative potential of tissues. The interdisciplinary progress has broadened the definition of 'biomaterials', and a typical new insight is the concept of tissue induction biomaterials. The term 'regenerative biomaterials' and thus the contents of this article are relevant to yet beyond tissue induction biomaterials. This review summarizes the recent progress of medical materials including metals, ceramics, hydrogels, other polymers and bio-derived materials. As the application aspects are concerned, this article introduces regenerative biomaterials for bone and cartilage regeneration, cardiovascular repair, 3D bioprinting, wound healing and medical cosmetology. Cell-biomaterial interactions are highlighted. Since the global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019, the review particularly mentions biomaterials for public health emergency. In the last section, perspectives are suggested: (i) creation of new materials is the source of innovation; (ii) modification of existing materials is an effective strategy for performance improvement; (iii) biomaterial degradation and tissue regeneration are required to be harmonious with each other; (iv) host responses can significantly influence the clinical outcomes; (v) the long-term outcomes should be paid more attention to; (vi) the noninvasive approaches for monitoring in vivo dynamic evolution are required to be developed; (vii) public health emergencies call for more research and development of biomaterials; and (viii) clinical translation needs to be pushed forward in a full-chain way. In the future, more new insights are expected to be shed into the brilliant field-regenerative biomaterials.
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- Dinglingge Cao
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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Mitochondrial transfer/transplantation: an emerging therapeutic approach for multiple diseases. Cell Biosci 2022; 12:66. [PMID: 35590379 PMCID: PMC9121600 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-022-00805-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Mitochondria play a pivotal role in energy generation and cellular physiological processes. These organelles are highly dynamic, constantly changing their morphology, cellular location, and distribution in response to cellular stress. In recent years, the phenomenon of mitochondrial transfer has attracted significant attention and interest from biologists and medical investigators. Intercellular mitochondrial transfer occurs in different ways, including tunnelling nanotubes (TNTs), extracellular vesicles (EVs), and gap junction channels (GJCs). According to research on intercellular mitochondrial transfer in physiological and pathological environments, mitochondrial transfer hold great potential for maintaining body homeostasis and regulating pathological processes. Multiple research groups have developed artificial mitochondrial transfer/transplantation (AMT/T) methods that transfer healthy mitochondria into damaged cells and recover cellular function. This paper reviews intercellular spontaneous mitochondrial transfer modes, mechanisms, and the latest methods of AMT/T. Furthermore, potential application value and mechanism of AMT/T in disease treatment are also discussed.
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Hosseini M, Koehler KR, Shafiee A. Biofabrication of Human Skin with Its Appendages. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2201626. [PMID: 36063498 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202201626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Much effort has been made to generate human skin organ in the laboratory. Yet, the current models are limited due to the lack of many critical biological and structural features of the skin. Importantly, these in vitro models lack appendages and fail to recapitulate the whole human skin construction. Thus, engineering a human skin with the capacity to generate all components, including appendages, is a major challenge. This review intends to provide an update on the recent efforts underway to regenerate appendage-bearing skin organs based on scaffold-free and scaffold-based bioengineering approaches. Although the mouse skin equivalents containing hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands have been established in vitro, there has been limited success in humans. A combination of biofabricated matrices and cell aggregates, such as organoids, can pave the way for generating skin substitutes with human-like biological, structural, and physical features. Accordingly, the formation of human skin organoids and reconstruction of vascularized skin equipped with immune cells prompt calls for more scientific research. The generation of appendage-bearing skin substitutes can be applied in practice for wound healing, hair restoration, and scar treatment.
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- Motaharesadat Hosseini
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4059, Australia.,ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Multiscale 3D Imaging, Modelling and Manufacturing (M3D), Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4059, Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.,Department of Otolaryngology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Herston Biofabrication Institute, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, 4029, Australia.,Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, 4029, Australia.,The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute, Translational Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4102, Australia
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Luo Y, Xu X, Ye Z, Xu Q, Li J, Liu N, Du Y. 3D bioprinted mesenchymal stromal cells in skin wound repair. Front Surg 2022; 9:988843. [PMID: 36311952 PMCID: PMC9614372 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.988843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Skin tissue regeneration and repair is a complex process involving multiple cell types, and current therapies are limited to promoting skin wound healing. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have been proven to enhance skin tissue repair through their multidifferentiation and paracrine effects. However, there are still difficulties, such as the limited proliferative potential and the biological processes that need to be strengthened for MSCs in wound healing. Recently, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has been applied as a promising technology for tissue regeneration. 3D-bioprinted MSCs could maintain a better cell ability for proliferation and expression of biological factors to promote skin wound healing. It has been reported that 3D-bioprinted MSCs could enhance skin tissue repair through anti-inflammatory, cell proliferation and migration, angiogenesis, and extracellular matrix remodeling. In this review, we will discuss the progress on the effect of MSCs and 3D bioprinting on the treatment of skin tissue regeneration, as well as the perspective and limitations of current research.
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Jiao Y, Chen X, Nong B, Luo M, Niu Y, Huang S, Zhang J, Wei A, Huang J. Transplantation of Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells encapsulated with Hydroactive® Gel promotes diabetic wound antifibrotic healing in type 2 diabetic rats. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:8330-8346. [PMID: 36168995 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb01649d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Diabetic cutaneous ulcers (DCU) are a complication for diabetes patients, mostly occurring in the foot and causing non-healing diabetic foot ulcers. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapy is currently being investigated as a therapeutic avenue for chronic diabetic ulcers. However, poor engraftment, short retention, and low survival still limit the treatment effectiveness. Hydroactive® Gel is a sterile transparent gel made of natural hydrocolloid, which has been widely used for wound management. Whether transplantation of Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells (WJMSCs) encapsulated with Hydroactive® Gel is helpful to diabetic ulcers wound healing remains to be explored. The biocompatibility experiments showed that WJMSCs embedded in Hydroactive® Gel did not influence the cell viability, survival, proliferation, and apoptosis of WJMSCs in vitro. RNA-seq results also implied that Hydroactive® Gel + WJMSCs transplantation activated the "cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction", "mononuclear cell differentiation", "regulation of cell-cell adhesion", and "chemokine receptor activity" to accelerate the inflammatory reaction and epidermis regeneration in diabetic wounds. Histological analysis results demonstrated that Hydroactive® Gel encapsulated WJMSCs transplantation promoted diabetic wound healing and regeneration, indicating improved dermis regeneration, sebaceous gland formation, and type III collagen fiber deposition. Besides, immunohistochemical analysis results showed that Hydroactive® Gel + WJMSCs transplantation also facilitated the transformation of pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages to anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages, cell proliferation, and neovascularization at the wound site. Hydroactive® Gel encapsulation further prolonged the retention time of WJMSCs at the diabetic wound site. Above all, Hydroactive® Gel accelerates WJMSCs-mediated diabetic wound healing by promoting macrophage transformation, facilitating cell proliferation and angiogenesis, and prolonging cell retention time. Our findings may potentially provide a useful therapeutic strategy based on the combination of WJMSCs and biomedical materials for patients with diabetic cutaneous ulcers.
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- Yiren Jiao
- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine of Guangdong Province, The First Affiliated Hospital and School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan 528000, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan 528000, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, China. .,Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine of Guangdong Province, The First Affiliated Hospital and School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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Chen J, Xu Y, Ning X. Integrated construction of silkworm cocoon-inspired 3D scaffold for improving cell manufacture and cryopreservation. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 221:723-735. [PMID: 36099995 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.09.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Although cellular therapy holds enormous promise in treating intractable diseases, its application potential has been significantly hampered due to the scarcity of reliable and consistent cell sources. Therefore, a high-efficiency strategy that improves cell production and storage is desperately needed. Herein, we develop a versatile 3D bioinspired scaffold (Cryosilk) for improving scalable cell manufacture and cryopreservation. A bottom-up fabrication technique integrating electrospinning, in situ surface functionalization and freeze-shaping was explored to construct Cryosilk with biomimetic features and functions of silkworm cocoons. Cryosilk is composed of a core-shell heterostructure with silk fibroin/poly alanine fiber core and silk sericin shell, generating a 3D cocoon-mimicking fibrous structure. Importantly, Cryosilk possesses improved thermal conductivity and ice crystal resistance capability, thus enabling to cryopreserve biological samples with minimal cryodamage. Furthermore, Cryosilk not only promotes cell adhesion and growth, but achieves rapid and uniform rewarming process, which provides high cryopreservation efficacy for immune cells and stem cells. Particularly, Cryosilk can maintain cell viability and biofunctions of stem cell-scaffold constructs after freeze-thawing, which can be directly implanted to promote wound healing. Thus, Cryosilk offers unprecedented efficacy in cell manufacture and cryopreservation, which provides sufficient and high-quality precious cells and tissue engineered scaffolds for cellular therapy.
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- Jianmei Chen
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China.
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Wang Y, Ling C, Chen J, Liu H, Mo Q, Zhang W, Yao Q. 3D-printed composite scaffold with gradient structure and programmed biomolecule delivery to guide stem cell behavior for osteochondral regeneration. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 140:213067. [PMID: 35961187 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The fabrication of osteochondral scaffolds with both structural and biochemical cues to regulate endogenous bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) behavior for cartilage and subchondral bone regeneration is still a challenge. To this end, a composite scaffold (BE-PSA) with gradient structure and programmed biomolecule delivery was prepared by fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing and multi-material-based modification. The 3D-printed polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffold included upper pores of 200 μm for cartilage regeneration and lower pores of 400 μm for bone regeneration. For a sequential modulation of BMSCs behavior, fast-degrading sodium alginate (SA) hydrogel was used to deliver a burst release of E7 peptide to enhance BMSCs migration within 72 h, while a slowly-degrading silk fibroin (SF) porous matrix was used to provide a sustained release of B2A peptide to improve BMSCs dual-lineage differentiation lasting for >300 h, depending on the different degradation rates of SA hydrogel and SF matrix. The BE-PSA scaffold had good biocompatibility and could improve the migration and osteogenic/chondrogenic differentiation of BMSCs. Benefiting from the synergistic effects of spatial structures and programmed biomolecule delivery, the BE-PSA scaffold showed enhanced cartilage and subchondral bone regeneration in rabbit osteochondral defect model. This work not only provides a promising scaffold to guide BMSCs behavior for osteochondral regeneration but also offers a method for the fabrication of tissue engineering biomaterials based on the structural and biochemical modification.
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- Yufeng Wang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Digital Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006 Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Digital Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006 Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, Southeast University, 210096 Nanjing, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China
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- School of Medicine, Southeast University, 210009 Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, Southeast University, 210096 Nanjing, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Digital Medicine, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 210006 Nanjing, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), China.
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Wang Y, Yao B, Duan X, Li J, Song W, Enhejirigala, Li Z, Yuan X, Kong Y, Zhang Y, Fu X, Huang S. Notch1 down-regulation in lineage-restricted niches is involved in the development of mouse eccrine sweat glands. J Mol Histol 2022; 53:857-867. [PMID: 36006534 DOI: 10.1007/s10735-022-10098-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Eccrine sweat gland (SG) restrictedly exists in mouse foot pads indicating that mouse plantar dermis (PD) contains the SG lineage-restricted niches. However, it is still unclear how these niches can affect stem cell fate towards SG. In this study, we tried to find the key cues by which stem cells sense and interact with the SG lineage-specific niches both in vivo and in vitro. Firstly, we used transcriptomics RNA sequencing analysis to screen differentially expressed genes between SG cells and epidermal stem cells (ES), and used proteomic analysis to screen differentially expressed proteins between PD and dorsal dermis (DD). Notch1 was found differentially expressed in both gene and protein levels, and was closely related to SG morphogenesis based on Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analysis. Secondly, the spatial-temporal changes of Notch1 during embryonic and post-natal development of SG were detected. Thirdly, mouse mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) were introduced into SG-like cells in vitro in order to further verify the possible roles of Notch1. Results revealed that Notch1 was continuously down-regulated along with the process of SG morphogenesis in vivo, and also along with the process that MSCs differentiated into SG-like cells in vitro. Hence, we suggest that Notch1 possibly acts as with roles of "gatekeeper" during SG development and regulates the interactions between stem cells and the SG lineage-specific niches. This study might help for understanding mechanisms of embryonic SG organogenesis.
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- Yuzhen Wang
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P. R. China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P.R. China.,Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Air Force Hospital of Chinese PLA Central Theater Command, 589 Yunzhong Road, Pingcheng District, 037006, Datong, Shanxi, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P. R. China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P.R. China.,Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P. R. China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P.R. China.,School of Medicine, Nankai University, 94 Wei Jing Road, 300071, Tianjin, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P. R. China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P.R. China.,Department of General Surgery, the First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100853, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P. R. China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P.R. China.,Institute of Basic Medical Research, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China.,College of Graduate, Tianjin Medical University, 22 Qi Xiang Tai Road, 300050, Tianjin, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P. R. China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P.R. China.,School of Medicine, Nankai University, 94 Wei Jing Road, 300071, Tianjin, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P. R. China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P.R. China.,Department of Clinical Laboratory, the First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100853, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P. R. China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P. R. China. .,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine, Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P.R. China.
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, 100048, Beijing, P. R. China.
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Chen J, Wu X, Zhang Y, Xu Y, Ge H, Ning X. Bioinspired All-in-One Three-Dimensional Dynamic CellMatrix Improves the Manufacture of Therapeutically Qualified Cells for Cell Therapy. NANO LETTERS 2022; 22:5723-5734. [PMID: 35787105 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c00760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Despite the great promise, cell therapy still faces practical challenges because of the scarcity of a reliable cell source. Herein, a bioinspired 3D dynamic culture system (CellMatrix) with rational structure, composite and function, was developed for improving cell supply. CellMatrix was composed of unique core-shell fibers with a core of black phosphorus-incorporated fibroin and a shell of sericin, which together formed a 3D silkworm cocoon-mimicking structure via a bottom-up fabrication technique. CellMatrix not only provided optimal engineered biomimetic niche to facilitate cell growth but exhibited good photothermal conversion to dynamically regulate cell fates. Importantly, cell-CellMatrix construct could be directly implanted into defected tissues and improved tissue remodeling. Meanwhile, CellMatrix displayed good ice resistance and thermal conductivity, which maximally maintained cell viability and proliferation after the freeze-thawing process, allowing for storing precious cells and cell-CellMatrix construct. Thus, CellMatrix represents an all-in-one biomimetic platform for the culture-production-storage of therapeutically qualified cells.
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- Jianmei Chen
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Fernandes S, Vyas C, Lim P, Pereira RF, Virós A, Bártolo P. 3D Bioprinting: An Enabling Technology to Understand Melanoma. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14143535. [PMID: 35884596 PMCID: PMC9318274 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14143535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Melanoma is a potentially fatal cancer with rising incidence over the last 50 years, associated with enhanced sun exposure and ultraviolet radiation. Its incidence is highest in people of European descent and the ageing population. There are multiple clinical and epidemiological variables affecting melanoma incidence and mortality, such as sex, ethnicity, UV exposure, anatomic site, and age. Although survival has improved in recent years due to advances in targeted and immunotherapies, new understanding of melanoma biology and disease progression is vital to improving clinical outcomes. Efforts to develop three-dimensional human skin equivalent models using biofabrication techniques, such as bioprinting, promise to deliver a better understanding of the complexity of melanoma and associated risk factors. These 3D skin models can be used as a platform for patient specific models and testing therapeutics.
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- Samantha Fernandes
- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; (S.F.); (C.V.); (P.L.)
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; (S.F.); (C.V.); (P.L.)
- Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; (S.F.); (C.V.); (P.L.)
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- ICBAS—Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal;
- i3S—Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- INEB—Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Skin Cancer and Ageing Laboratory, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK;
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; (S.F.); (C.V.); (P.L.)
- Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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Shang L, Ye F, Li M, Zhao Y. Spatial confinement toward creating artificial living systems. Chem Soc Rev 2022; 51:4075-4093. [PMID: 35502858 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs01025e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Lifeforms are regulated by many physicochemical factors, and these factors could be controlled to play a role in the construction of artificial living systems. Among these factors, spatial confinement is an important one, which mediates biological behaviors at multiscale levels and participates in the biomanufacturing processes accordingly. This review describes how spatial confinement, as a fundamental biological phenomenon, provides cues for the construction of artificial living systems. Current knowledge about the role of spatial confinement in mediating individual cell behavior, collective cellular behavior, and tissue-level behavior are categorized. Endeavors on the synthesis of biomacromolecules, artificial cells, engineered tissues, and organoids in spatially confined bioreactors are then emphasized. After that, we discuss the cutting-edge applications of spatially confined artificial living systems in biomedical fields. Finally, we conclude by assessing the remaining challenges and future trends in the context of fundamental science, technical improvement, and practical applications.
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- Luoran Shang
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Institute of Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, China. .,Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Zhongshan-Xuhui Hospital, and the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, International Co-laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism (Ministry of Science and Technology), Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China. .,Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health); Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325001, China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Institute of Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, China. .,Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health); Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325001, China.
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Qin J, Chen F, Wu P, Sun G. Recent Advances in Bioengineered Scaffolds for Cutaneous Wound Healing. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:841583. [PMID: 35299645 PMCID: PMC8921732 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.841583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Wound healing is an evolved dynamic biological process. Though many research and clinical approaches have been explored to restore damaged or diseased skin, the current treatment for deep cutaneous injuries is far from being perfect, and the ideal regenerative therapy remains a significant challenge. Of all treatments, bioengineered scaffolds play a key role and represent great progress in wound repair and skin regeneration. In this review, we focus on the latest advancement in biomaterial scaffolds for wound healing. We discuss the emerging philosophy of designing biomaterial scaffolds, followed by precursor development. We pay particular attention to the therapeutic interventions of bioengineered scaffolds for cutaneous wound healing, and their dual effects while conjugating with bioactive molecules, stem cells, and even immunomodulation. As we review the advancement and the challenges of the current strategies, we also discuss the prospects of scaffold development for wound healing.
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- Jianghui Qin
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, College of Clinical Medicine, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, College of Clinical Medicine, Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, China
- *Correspondence: Guoming Sun,
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Trubelja A, Kasper FK, Farach-Carson MC, Harrington DA. Bringing hydrogel-based craniofacial therapies to the clinic. Acta Biomater 2022; 138:1-20. [PMID: 34743044 PMCID: PMC9234983 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.10.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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This review explores the evolution of the use of hydrogels for craniofacial soft tissue engineering, ranging in complexity from acellular injectable fillers to fabricated, cell-laden constructs with complex compositions and architectures. Addressing both in situ and ex vivo approaches, tissue restoration secondary to trauma or tumor resection is discussed. Beginning with relatively simple epithelia of oral mucosa and gingiva, then moving to more functional units like vocal cords or soft tissues with multilayer branched structures, such as salivary glands, various approaches are presented toward the design of function-driven architectures, inspired by native tissue organization. Multiple tissue replacement paradigms are presented here, including the application of hydrogels as structural materials and as delivery platforms for cells and/or therapeutics. A practical hierarchy is proposed for hydrogel systems in craniofacial applications, based on their material and cellular complexity, spatial order, and biological cargo(s). This hierarchy reflects the regulatory complexity dictated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States prior to commercialization of these systems for use in humans. The wide array of available biofabrication methods, ranging from simple syringe extrusion of a biomaterial to light-based spatial patterning for complex architectures, is considered within the history of FDA-approved commercial therapies. Lastly, the review assesses the impact of these regulatory pathways on the translational potential of promising pre-clinical technologies for craniofacial applications. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: While many commercially available hydrogel-based products are in use for the craniofacial region, most are simple formulations that either are applied topically or injected into tissue for aesthetic purposes. The academic literature previews many exciting applications that harness the versatility of hydrogels for craniofacial soft tissue engineering. One of the most exciting developments in the field is the emergence of advanced biofabrication methods to design complex hydrogel systems that can promote the functional or structural repair of tissues. To date, no clinically available hydrogel-based therapy takes full advantage of current pre-clinical advances. This review surveys the increasing complexity of the current landscape of available clinical therapies and presents a framework for future expanded use of hydrogels with an eye toward translatability and U.S. regulatory approval for craniofacial applications.
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- Alen Trubelja
- Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, School of Dentistry, UTHealth Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77054, United States; Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, United States
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- Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, UTHealth Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77054, United States
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- Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, School of Dentistry, UTHealth Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77054, United States; Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, United States; Department of BioSciences, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, United States
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- Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, School of Dentistry, UTHealth Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77054, United States; Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, United States; Department of BioSciences, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, United States.
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Zhao H, Xu J, Yuan H, Zhang E, Dai N, Gao Z, Huang Y, Lv F, Liu L, Gu Q, Wang S. 3D printing of artificial skin patches with bioactive and optically active polymer materials for anti-infection and augmenting wound repair. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2022; 9:342-349. [PMID: 34842252 DOI: 10.1039/d1mh00508a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A printable ink composed of a photoactive cationic conjugated poly(phenylene vinylene) derivative (PPV) and gelatin/alginate/hyaluronic acid is developed for 3D printing artificial skin patches. This patch shows excellent photodynamic therapy-based anti-infection superiority and outstanding bioactivity to facilitate wound repair. This study contributes to design new conjugated polymer inks for manufacturing functional skin patches.
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- Hao Zhao
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- College of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, P. R. China.
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- College of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- College of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- College of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- College of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, P. R. China.
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- College of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Yuan X, Duan X, Li Z, Yao B, Enhejirigala, Song W, Kong Y, Wang Y, Zhang F, Liang L, Zhu S, Zhang M, Zhang C, Huang S, Fu X. Collagen triple helix repeat containing-1 promotes functional recovery of sweat glands by inducing adjacent microvascular network reconstruction in vivo. BURNS & TRAUMA 2022; 10:tkac035. [PMID: 35937591 PMCID: PMC9346565 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkac035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Background Sweat glands (SGs) have low regenerative potential after severe burns or trauma and their regeneration or functional recovery still faces many obstacles. In practice, restoring SG function requires not only the structural integrity of the gland itself, but also its neighboring tissues, especially blood vessels. Collagen triple helix repeat containing-1 (CTHRC1) was first identified in vascular repair, and increasing reports showed a close correlation between cutaneous appendage specification, patterning and regeneration. The purpose of the present study was to clarify the role of CTHRC1 in SGs and their adjacent microvessels and find therapeutic strategies to restore SG function. Methods The SGs and their adjacent microvascular network of Cthrc1−/− mice were first investigated using sweat test, laser Doppler imaging, tissue clearing technique and transcriptome analysis. The effects of CTHRC1 on dermal microvascular endothelial cells (DMECs) were further explored with cell proliferation, DiI-labeled acetylated low-density lipoprotein uptake, tube formation and intercellular junction establishment assays. The effects of CTHRC1 on SG function restoration were finally confirmed by replenishing the protein into the paws of Cthrc1−/− mice. Results CTHRC1 is a key regulator of SG function in mice. At the tissue level, Cthrc1 deletion resulted in the disorder and reduction of the microvascular network around SGs. At the molecular level, the knockout of Cthrc1 reduced the expression of vascular development genes and functional proteins in the dermal tissues. Furthermore, CTHRC1 administration considerably enhanced SG function by inducing adjacent vascular network reconstruction. Conclusions CTHRC1 promotes the development, morphogenesis and function execution of SGs and their neighboring vasculature. Our study provides a novel target for the restoration or regeneration of SG function in vivo.
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- Xingyu Yuan
- School of Medicine , Nankai University, 94 Wei Jin Road, Tianjin 300071, PR China
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- School of Medicine , Nankai University, 94 Wei Jin Road, Tianjin 300071, PR China
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University , 92 Weijin Road, Tianjin, 300072, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
- College of Graduate, Tianjin Medical University , Tianjin 300070, PR China
- Institute of Basic Medical Research, Inner Mongolia Medical University , Hohhot 010110, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Air Force Hospital of Chinese PLA Central Theater Command , Datong 037000, Shanxi, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- School of Medicine , Nankai University, 94 Wei Jin Road, Tianjin 300071, PR China
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- School of Medicine , Nankai University, 94 Wei Jin Road, Tianjin 300071, PR China
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- School of Medicine , Nankai University, 94 Wei Jin Road, Tianjin 300071, PR China
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital , 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College , Repair and Regeneration, , 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
- Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051 , Beijing 100048, PR China
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Song W, Yao B, Zhu D, Zhang Y, Li Z, Huang S, Fu X. 3D-bioprinted microenvironments for sweat gland regeneration. BURNS & TRAUMA 2022; 10:tkab044. [PMID: 35071651 PMCID: PMC8778592 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkab044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The development of 3D bioprinting in recent years has provided new insights into the creation of in vitro microenvironments for promoting stem cell-based regeneration. Sweat glands (SGs) are mainly responsible for thermoregulation and are a highly differentiated organ with limited regenerative ability. Recent studies have focused on stem cell-based therapies as strategies for repairing SGs after deep dermal injury. In this review, we highlight the recent trend in 3D bioprinted native-like microenvironments and emphasize recent advances in functional SG regeneration using this technology. Furthermore, we discuss five possible regulatory mechanisms in terms of biochemical factors and structural and mechanical cues from 3D bioprinted microenvironments, as well as the most promising regulation from neighbor cells and the vascular microenvironment.
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- Wei Song
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, P. R. China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration; Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, P. R. China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration; Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, P. R. China
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, and Department of Medical Sciences, Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510100, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, P. R. China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration; Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, P. R. China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration; Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, P. R. China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration; Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, P. R. China
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Modeling human hypertrophic scars with 3D preformed cellular aggregates bioprinting. Bioact Mater 2021; 10:247-254. [PMID: 34901543 PMCID: PMC8636708 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The therapeutic interventions of human hypertrophic scars (HHS) remain puzzle largely due to the lack of accepted models. Current HHS models are limited by their inability to mimic native scar architecture and associated pathological microenvironments. Here, we create a 3D functional HHS model by preformed cellular aggregates (PCA) bioprinting, firstly developing bioink from scar decellularized extracellular matrix (ECM) and alginate-gelatin (Alg-Gel) hydrogel with suitable physical properties to mimic the microenvironmental factors, then pre-culturing patient-derived fibroblasts in this bioink to preform the topographic cellular aggregates for sequent printing. We confirm the cell aggregates preformed in bioink displayed well defined aligned structure and formed functional scar tissue self-organization after bioprinting, hence showing the potential of creating HHS models. Notably, these HHS models exhibit characteristics of early-stage HHS in gene and protein expression, which significantly activated signaling pathway related to inflammation and cell proliferation, and recapitulate in vivo tissue dynamics of scar forming. We also use the in vitro and in vivo models to define the clinically observed effects to treatment with concurrent anti-scarring drugs, and the data show that it can be used to evaluate the potential therapeutic target for drug testing. The ideal humanized scar models we present should prove useful for studying critical mechanisms underlying HHS and to rapidly test new drug targets and develop patient-specific optimal therapeutic strategies in the future. PCA bioprinted model mimics the microenvironmental factors of hypertrophic scar. PCA bioprinting promotes functional scar self-organization. Hypertrophic scar model exhibit characteristics of early-stage HHS. HHS model could be able to study the scar biology and drug screen.
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Zhang H, Chen Y, Fan C, Liu R, Huang J, Zhang Y, Tang C, Zhou B, Chen X, Ju W, Zhao Y, Han J, Wu P, Zhang S, Shen W, Yin Z, Chen X, Ouyang H. Cell-subpopulation alteration and FGF7 activation regulate the function of tendon stem/progenitor cells in 3D microenvironment revealed by single-cell analysis. Biomaterials 2021; 280:121238. [PMID: 34810035 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.121238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
Abstract
Three dimensional (3D) microenvironments more accurately replicate native microenvironments for stem cell maintenance and function compared with two dimensional (2D) microenvironments. However, the molecular mechanisms by which 3D microenvironments regulate stem cell function remain largely unexplored at the single-cell level. Here, using a single-cell analysis and functional analysis, we found not all cell-subpopulations respond to 3D microenvironments based on a systematically 3D gelatin microcarrier culture system we developed for the expansion and function maintenance of hTSPCs. 3D microenvironments alter the cell-subpopulation distribution of human tendon stem/progenitor cells (hTSPCs) by improving the proportion of ICAM1+ITGB8+ and FGF7+CYGB+ subpopulations. We also revealed the activated FGF7 signaling in the two subpopulations is responsible for the enhanced tenogenesis of hTSPCs through cell-cell interactions. The hTSPCs cultured in 3D niche with a specific cell-subpopulation structure exhibited superior stem-cell characteristics and functions both in vitro and in vivo. Together, our study demonstrates that 3D microenvironments can regulate stem-cell function by modulating the critical cell subpopulation and identifies FGF7 as a novel regulator for tenogenic differentiation and tendon regeneration.
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- Hong Zhang
- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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- Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Biomedicine, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China; Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China.
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China.
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- Dr. Li Dak Sum-Yip Yio Chin Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute & School of Basic Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Sports Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; China Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Group (CORMed), Hangzhou, China
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Bhar B, Chouhan D, Pai N, Mandal BB. Harnessing Multifaceted Next-Generation Technologies for Improved Skin Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:7738-7763. [PMID: 35006758 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Dysregulation of sequential and synchronized events of skin regeneration often results in the impairment of chronic wounds. Conventional wound dressings fail to trigger the normal healing mechanism owing to the pathophysiological conditions. Tissue engineering approaches that deal with the fabrication of dressings using various biomaterials, growth factors, and stem cells have shown accelerated healing outcomes. However, most of these technologies are associated with difficulties in scalability and cost-effectiveness of the products. In this review, we survey the latest developments in wound healing strategies that have recently emerged through the multidisciplinary approaches of bioengineering, nanotechnology, 3D bioprinting, and similar cutting-edge technologies to overcome the limitations of conventional therapies. We also focus on the potential of wearable technology that supports complete monitoring of the changes occurring in the wound microenvironment. In addition, we review the role of advanced devices that can precisely enable the delivery of nanotherapeutics, oligonucleotides, and external stimuli in a controlled manner. These technological advancements offer the opportunity to actively influence the regeneration process to benefit the treatment regime further. Finally, the clinical relevance, trajectory, and prospects of this field have been discussed in brief that highlights their potential in providing a beneficial wound care solution at an affordable cost.
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- Bibrita Bhar
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India.,Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India.,School of Health Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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Jin R, Cui Y, Chen H, Zhang Z, Weng T, Xia S, Yu M, Zhang W, Shao J, Yang M, Han C, Wang X. Three-dimensional bioprinting of a full-thickness functional skin model using acellular dermal matrix and gelatin methacrylamide bioink. Acta Biomater 2021; 131:248-261. [PMID: 34265473 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Treatment of full-thickness skin defects still presents a significant challenge in clinical practice. Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technique offers a promising approach for fabricating skin substitutes. However, it is necessary to identify bioinks that have both sufficient mechanical properties and desirable biocompatibilities. In this study, we successfully fabricated acellular dermal matrix (ADM) and gelatin methacrylamide (GelMA) bioinks. The results demonstrated that ADM preserved the main extracellular matrix (ECM) components of the skin and GelMA had tunable mechanical properties. Both bioinks with shear-thinning properties were suitable for 3D bioprinting and GelMA bioink exhibited high printability. Additionally, the results revealed that 20% GelMA with sufficient mechanical properties was suitable to engineer epidermis, 1.5% ADM and 10% GelMA displayed relatively good cytocompatibilities. Here, we proposed a new 3D structure to simulate natural full-thickness skin, which included 20% GelMA with HaCaTs as an epidermal layer, 1.5% ADM with fibroblasts as the dermis, and 10% GelMA mesh with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) as the vascular network and framework. We demonstrated that this 3D bioprinting functional skin model (FSM) could not only promote cell viability and proliferation, but also support epidermis reconstruction in vitro. When transplanted in vivo, the FSM could maintain cell viability for at least 1 week. Furthermore, the FSM promoted wound healing and re-epithelization, stimulated dermal ECM secretion and angiogenesis, and improved wound healing quality. The FSM may provide viable functional skin substitutes for future clinical applications. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: We propose a new 3D structure to simulate natural full-thickness skin, which included 20% GelMA with HaCaTs as an epidermal layer, 1.5% ADM with fibroblasts as the dermis, and 10% GelMA mesh with HUVECs as the vascular network. It could not only maintain a moist microenvironment and barrier function, but also recreate the natural skin microenvironment to promote cell viability and proliferation. This may provide viable functional skin substitutes for future clinical applications.
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- Ronghua Jin
- Department of Burns & Wound Care Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Burns, Shaoxing Second Hospital, Shaoxing, China
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- First People's Hospital of Hangzhou Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Burns & Wound Care Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Burns & Wound Care Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Clinical Research Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Burns & Wound Care Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Burns & Wound Care Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Burns & Wound Care Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Burns & Wound Care Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Burns & Wound Care Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China.
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Zhang Y, Enhejirigala, Li Z, Song W, Yao B, Li J, Wang Y, Duan X, Yuan X, Huang S, Fu X. The role of CTHRC1 in hair follicle regenerative capacity restored by plantar dermis homogenate. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2021; 571:14-19. [PMID: 34298337 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2021.07.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Restoration of hair follicle (HF) regenerative capacity is the cornerstone in tissue engineering for the loss of regenerative capacity during in vitro expansion of skin-derived precursors (SKPs). Microenvironmental cues facilitated tissue or organ regeneration offers a potential strategy to overcome this difficulty. In our previous work, plantar dermis matrix homogenate (PD) has been proved to induce sweat glands regeneration both in vivo and in vitro. Here, we found PD also restore regenerative capacity of culture impaired HF spheroids (IHFS). Further, followed by our previous iTRAQ results, the CTHRC1 was identified as a potential regulator in PD facilitated restorative effects in HF regeneration. Knockout of Cthrc1 impaired HF regenerative capacity in spheroids, decreased the diameter of HF in 28 postnatal days mice and shortened invagination of HF bud in 18 days of gestation mice. In IHFS and Cthrc1-/- spheroids, PD partially restored HF regenerative capacity while Cthrc1-/- PD (PDKO) has less or no effect. Taken together, PD is an effective microenvironmental cues for HF regenerative capacity restoration and CTHRC1 played an important role in HF regeneration.
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- Yijie Zhang
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China.
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China; Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, Beijing, 100048, China.
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Zhao H, Xu J, Zhang E, Qi R, Huang Y, Lv F, Liu L, Gu Q, Wang S. 3D Bioprinting of Polythiophene Materials for Promoting Stem Cell Proliferation in a Nutritionally Deficient Environment. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:25759-25770. [PMID: 34036779 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c04967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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3D printing of stem cells provides a tremendous opportunity to tissue engineering in regenerative medicine. However, developing new bioactive materials to rationally augment stem cell viability is still an enormous challenge owing to the nutritionally deficient environment caused by the limited-penetration distance of nutrition when cells are encapsulated within biomaterials. In this work, a cationic conjugated polythiophene derivative, poly[3-(3'-N,N,N-triethylamino-1'-propyloxy)-4-methyl-2,5-thiophene hydrochloride] (PMNT), is designed and integrated into an anionic gelatin/alginate matrix to develop a new 3D bioprintable conjugated polymer ink Gel/Alg/PMNT, while the electrostatic interaction can assist PMNT to anchor inside ink without severe diffusional loss. In principle, PMNT is confirmed to promote human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell (hMSC) proliferation in a serum-free medium by driving cell cycles and up-regulating gene expression in the pathways of biosynthesis and the metabolism. By employing the 3D bioprinting strategy together with hMSCs, the accelerated healing of full-thickness excisional wounds is further realized through the augmented-stem cell therapeutics utilizing Gel/Alg/PMNT ink, in which hMSC proliferation can be effectively promoted upon inductive stimulation of PMNT. The inherent highly bioactive and robust proliferation-promoted nature of the developed conjugated polymer ink Gel/Alg/PMNT significantly overcomes the nutritionally deficient environment, especially in 3D-printed large-scale architectures. The bioactive polythiophene material exhibits a unique capacity to promote stem cell proliferation without the need of serum, providing a new bioink for 3D bioprinting in tissue reconstructions.
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- Hao Zhao
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, P. R. China
- Institute for Stem Cell and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Li J, Zhang Y, Enhe J, Yao B, Wang Y, Zhu D, Li Z, Song W, Duan X, Yuan X, Fu X, Huang S. Bioactive nanoparticle reinforced alginate/gelatin bioink for the maintenance of stem cell stemness. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 126:112193. [PMID: 34082990 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Mesenchymal cells (MSCs) are an attractive option as seed cells for bioprinting. However, loss of stemness and undesired differentiation reduces their effectiveness. In this study, 12 nm bioactive nanoparticles (BNPs) which could release silicon (Si) ions were used to enhance the properties of alginate/gelatin hydrogel bioink to maintain MSC stemness. By specifically leveraging biochemical signals of BNPs, bioink with defined stiffness towards osteogenic and adipogenic potential, independent of pore structure, were designed by incorporating with different concentration of BNPs. These bioink were characterized by printability, mechanical and rheological properties as well as osteogenic and adipogenic potentials. Notably, the effect of 2% BNPs addition in alginate/gelatin hydrogel on MSC stemness maintenance was confirmed by the expression of stemness markers. At higher concentrations of BNPs (5%), printability was impacted by the gelling process. We further confirmed the enhanced stemness maintenance by sweat gland lineage commitment of bioprinted MSCs in vitro. Overall, our study proved that alginate/gelatin hydrogel bioink reinforced by BNPs in the optimal concentrations could retain MSC stemness as well as support MSC growth and prolong the desired differentiation. These findings may provide a new approach to achieve the ideal therapeutic potential of MSCs in 3D bioprinting application.
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- Jianjun Li
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; Department of General Surgery, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fu Xing Road, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; College of Graduate, Tianjin Medical University, 22 Qi Xiang Tai Road, Tianjin 300050, PR China; Institute of Basic Medical Research, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Air Force Hospital of Chinese PLA Central Theater Command, 589 Yun Zhong Road, Pingcheng District, Datong, Shanxi 037006, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; School of Medicine, Nankai University, 94 Wei Jing Road, Tianjin 300071, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; School of Medicine, Nankai University, 94 Wei Jing Road, Tianjin 300071, PR China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China; PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China.
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration affiliated to the Medical Innovation Research Department, PLA General Hospital, 51 Fu Cheng Road, Beijing 100048, PR China.
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Zhang Y, Enhejirigala, Yao B, Li Z, Song W, Li J, Zhu D, Wang Y, Duan X, Yuan X, Huang S, Fu X. Using bioprinting and spheroid culture to create a skin model with sweat glands and hair follicles. BURNS & TRAUMA 2021; 9:tkab013. [PMID: 34213515 PMCID: PMC8240535 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkab013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background Sweat glands (SGs) and hair follicles (HFs) are two important cutaneous appendages that play crucial roles in homeostatic maintenance and thermoregulation, and their interaction is involved in wound healing. SGs can be regenerated from mesenchymal stem cell-laden 3D bioprinted scaffolds, based on our previous studies, whereas regeneration of HFs could not be achieved in the same model. Due to the lack of an in vitro model, the underlying molecular mechanism of the interaction between SGs and HFs in regeneration could not be fully understood. The purpose of the present study was to establish an in vitro model of skin constructs with SGs and HFs and explore the interaction between these two appendages in regeneration. Methods To investigate the interaction effects between SGs and HFs during their regeneration processes, a combined model was created by seeding HF spheroids on 3D printed SG scaffolds. The interaction between SG scaffolds and HF spheroids was detected using RNA expression and immunofluorescence staining. The effects of microenvironmental cues on SG and HF regeneration were analysed by altering seed cell types and plantar dermis homogenate in the scaffold. Results According to this model, we overcame the difficulties in simultaneously inducing SG and HF regeneration and explored the interaction effects between SG scaffolds and HF spheroids. Surprisingly, HF spheroids promoted both SG and HF differentiation in SG scaffolds, while SG scaffolds promoted SG differentiation but had little effect on HF potency in HF spheroids. Specifically, microenvironmental factors (plantar dermis homogenate) in SG scaffolds effectively promoted SG and HF genesis in HF spheroids, no matter what the seed cell type in SG scaffolds was, and the promotion effects were persistent. Conclusions Our approach elucidated a new model for SG and HF formation in vitro and provided an applicable platform to investigate the interaction between SGs and HFs in vitro. This platform might facilitate 3D skin constructs with multiple appendages and unveil the spatiotemporal molecular program of multiple appendage regeneration.
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- Yijie Zhang
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100048, China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100853, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100048, China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100853, China.,College of Graduate, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China.,Institute of Basic Medical Research, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010110, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100048, China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100853, China.,The Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technology, Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100048, China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100853, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100048, China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100853, China.,Department of General Surgery, the Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100048, China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100853, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100048, China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100853, China.,Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Air Force Hospital of Chinese PLA Central Theater Command, Datong 037000, Shanxi, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100048, China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100853, China.,School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100048, China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100853, China.,School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100048, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100048, China.,PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital and PLA Medical College, Beijing 100853, China.,Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 2019RU051, Beijing 100048, China
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Li J, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Yao B, Enhejirigala, Li Z, Song W, Wang Y, Duan X, Yuan X, Fu X, Huang S. Biophysical and Biochemical Cues of Biomaterials Guide Mesenchymal Stem Cell Behaviors. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:640388. [PMID: 33842464 PMCID: PMC8027358 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.640388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been widely used in the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine due to their self-renewal capabilities and multipotential differentiation assurance. However, capitalizing on specific factors to precisely guide MSC behaviors is the cornerstone of biomedical applications. Fortunately, several key biophysical and biochemical cues of biomaterials that can synergistically regulate cell behavior have paved the way for the development of cell-instructive biomaterials that serve as delivery vehicles for promoting MSC application prospects. Therefore, the identification of these cues in guiding MSC behavior, including cell migration, proliferation, and differentiation, may be of particular importance for better clinical performance. This review focuses on providing a comprehensive and systematic understanding of biophysical and biochemical cues, as well as the strategic engineering of these signals in current scaffold designs, and we believe that integrating biophysical and biochemical cues in next-generation biomaterials would potentially help functionally regulate MSCs for diverse applications in regenerative medicine and cell therapy in the future.
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- Jianjun Li
- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- Department of General Surgery, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- The Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technology, Graduate School at Shenzhen, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- College of Graduate, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
- Institute of Basic Medical Research, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Air Force Hospital of Chinese PLA Central Theater Command, Datong, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- PLA Key Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regenerative Medicine and Beijing Key Research Laboratory of Skin Injury, Repair and Regeneration, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
- Research Unit of Trauma Care, Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Research Center for Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Medical Innovation Research Department and the Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, PLA Medical College, Beijing, China
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Kao TW, Chiou A, Lin KH, Liu YS, Lee OKS. Alteration of 3D Matrix Stiffness Regulates Viscoelasticity of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22052441. [PMID: 33670996 PMCID: PMC7957533 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22052441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) possess potential of bone formation and were proposed as ideal material against osteoporosis. Although interrogation of directing effect on lineage specification by physical cues has been proposed, how mechanical stimulation impacts intracellular viscoelasticity during osteogenesis remained enigmatic. Cyto-friendly 3D matrix was prepared with polyacrylamide and conjugated fibronectin. The hMSCs were injected with fluorescent beads and chemically-induced toward osteogenesis. The mechanical properties were assessed using video particle tracking microrheology. Inverted epifluorescence microscope was exploited to capture the Brownian trajectory of hMSCs. Mean square displacement was calculated and transformed into intracellular viscoelasticity. Two different stiffness of microspheres (12 kPa, 1 kPa) were established. A total of 45 cells were assessed. hMSCs possessed equivalent mechanical traits initially in the first week, while cells cultured in rigid matrix displayed significant elevation over elastic (G′) and viscous moduli (G″) on day 7 (p < 0.01) and 14 (p < 0.01). However, after two weeks, soft niches no longer stiffened hMSCs, whereas the effect by rigid substrates was consistently during the entire differentiation course. Stiffness of matrix impacted the viscoelasticity of hMSCs. Detailed recognition of how microenvironment impacts mechanical properties and differentiation of hMSCs will facilitate the advancement of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Ting-Wei Kao
- Department of Medical Education, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100, Taiwan;
- Faculty of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 100, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biophotonics, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan;
- Biophotonics and Molecular Imaging Research Center, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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- Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan;
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan;
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Stem Cell Research Center, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 115, Taiwan
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine and Stem Cell Research Center, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei 115, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 115, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404, Taiwan
- Correspondence:
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Tan SH, Ngo ZH, Leavesley D, Liang K. Recent Advances in the Design of Three-Dimensional and Bioprinted Scaffolds for Full-Thickness Wound Healing. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART B-REVIEWS 2021; 28:160-181. [PMID: 33446047 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2020.0339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Three-dimensional (3D) printed scaffolds have recently emerged as an innovative treatment option for patients with critical-sized skin wounds. Current approaches to managing life-threatening wounds include skin grafting and application of commercially sourced skin substitutes. However, these approaches are not without several challenges. Limited donor tissue and donor site morbidity remain a concern for tissue grafting, while engineered skin substitutes fail to fully recapitulate the complex native environment required for wound healing. The implementation of 3D printed dermal scaffolds offers a potential solution for these shortcomings. Spatial control over scaffold structure, the ability to incorporate multiple materials and bioactive ingredients, enables the creation of conditions specifically optimized for wound healing. Three-dimensional bioprinting, a subset of 3D printing, allows for the replacement of lost cell populations and secreted active compounds that contribute to tissue repair and recovery. The replacement of damaged and lost cells delivers beneficial effects directly, or synergistically, supporting injured tissue to recover its native state. Despite encouraging results, the promise of 3D printed scaffolds has yet to be realized. Further improvements to current material formulations and scaffold designs are required to achieve the goal of clinical adoption. Herein, we provide an overview of 3D printing techniques and discuss several strategies for healing of full-thickness wounds by using 3D printed acellular scaffolds or bioprinted cellular scaffolds, aimed at translating this technology to the clinical management of skin lesions. We identify the challenges associated with designing and optimizing printed tissue replacements, and discuss the future perspectives of this emerging option for managing patients who present with critical-sized life-threatening cutaneous wounds.
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- Shi Hua Tan
- Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
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- Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
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- Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
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- Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
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Effect of 3D Printing Temperature on Bioactivity of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 Released from Polymeric Constructs. Ann Biomed Eng 2021; 49:2114-2125. [PMID: 33560466 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-021-02736-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Growth factors such as bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) are potent tools for tissue engineering. Three-dimensional (3D) printing offers a potential strategy for delivery of BMP-2 from polymeric constructs; however, these biomolecules are sensitive to inactivation by the elevated temperatures commonly employed during extrusion-based 3D printing. Therefore, we aimed to correlate printing temperature to the bioactivity of BMP-2 released from 3D printed constructs composed of a model polymer, poly(propylene fumarate). Following encapsulation of BMP-2 in poly(DL-lactic-co-glycolic acid) particles, growth factor-loaded fibers were fabricated at three different printing temperatures. Resulting constructs underwent 28 days of aqueous degradation for collection of released BMP-2. Supernatants were then assayed for the presence of bioactive BMP-2 using a cellular assay for alkaline phosphatase activity. Cumulative release profiles indicated that BMP-2 released from constructs that were 3D printed at physiologic and intermediate temperatures exhibited comparable total amounts of bioactive BMP-2 release as those encapsulated in non-printed particulate delivery vehicles. Meanwhile, the elevated printing temperature of 90 °C resulted in a decreased amount of total bioactive BMP-2 release from the fibers. These findings elucidate the effects of elevated printing temperatures on BMP-2 bioactivity during extrusion-based 3D printing, and enlighten polymeric material selection for 3D printing with growth factors.
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Liu Y, Li J, Yao B, Wang Y, Wang R, Yang S, Li Z, Zhang Y, Huang S, Fu X. The stiffness of hydrogel-based bioink impacts mesenchymal stem cells differentiation toward sweat glands in 3D-bioprinted matrix. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 118:111387. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Lin Y, Chen L, Zhang M, Xie S, Du L, Zhang X, Li H. Eccrine Sweat Gland and Its Regeneration: Current Status and Future Directions. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:667765. [PMID: 34395417 PMCID: PMC8355620 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.667765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Eccrine sweat glands (ESGs) play an important role in temperature regulation by secreting sweat. Insufficiency or dysfunction of ESGs in a hot environment or during exercise can lead to hyperthermia, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and even death, but the ability of ESGs to repair and regenerate themselves is very weak and limited. Repairing the damaged ESGs and regenerating the lost or dysfunctional ESGs poses a challenge for dermatologists and bum surgeons. To promote and accelerate research on the repair and regeneration of ESGs, we summarized the development, structure and function of ESGs, and current strategies to repair and regenerate ESGs based on stem cells, scaffolds, and possible signaling pathways involved.
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- Yao Lin
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Department of Wound Repair and Dermatologic Surgery, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Department of Wound Repair and Dermatologic Surgery, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
- Department of Wound Repair and Dermatologic Surgery, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
- *Correspondence: Haihong Li,
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